jkolodziej

ShelfBuilder Lite is a Gutenberg block plugin that lets you create curated, hand-picked grids with full drag-and-drop ordering. Unlike query-based blocks that automatically pull content, ShelfBuilder gives you complete control over which items appear and in what order.
How it works:
<ol>
<li>Add the ShelfBuilder block to any page or post</li>
<li>Choose a content type (Posts, Pages, or custom post types)</li>
<li>Pick specific items from a searchable, scrollable list</li>
<li>Drag and drop to arrange them in your preferred order</li>
<li>Customize the grid layout with sidebar controls</li>
</ol>
Features:
<ul>
<li>Drag-and-drop grid ordering with visual gap indicators</li>
<li>Searchable item picker with tag filtering</li>
<li>Customizable columns (1-6), gap spacing, and card max width</li>
<li>Image aspect ratio options (square, landscape, wide, portrait)</li>
<li>Text alignment controls (left, center, right)</li>
<li>Grid padding for centered layouts</li>
<li>Responsive design (2 columns on tablet, 1 on mobile)</li>
<li>Lightweight — no jQuery dependency, minimal CSS, zero frontend JavaScript</li>
</ul>
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ShelfBuilder Lite

A visual grid block with drag-and-drop ordering. Hand-pick posts and pages, then arrange them like items on a shelf.

wpunicorn

Post Order Control provides an intuitive drag-and-drop interface for reordering posts, pages, and custom post types directly in the WordPress admin. Built with accessibility and theme compatibility in mind, this plugin uses WordPress’s standard <code>menu_order</code> field for maximum compatibility.
<h4>Key Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Drag-and-drop ordering directly in WordPress admin post/page lists</li>
<li>WordPress Standard: Uses built-in <code>menu_order</code> field for maximum theme compatibility</li>
<li>Modern admin interface with tabbed settings and comprehensive documentation</li>
<li>Taxonomy ordering for categories, tags, and custom taxonomies</li>
<li>Auto-apply option to automatically use custom order on frontend</li>
<li>REST API for fetching/saving ordering with nonce and capability checks</li>
<li>Helper function <code>postordercontrol_get_ordered_posts()</code> for easy theme integration</li>
<li>Export/Import functionality for backing up ordering data</li>
<li>Accessible design with keyboard navigation and screen reader support</li>
<li>I18n ready with included POT file</li>
</ul>
<h4>How It Works</h4>
This plugin uses WordPress’s built-in <code>menu_order</code> field to store post ordering:
<ul>
<li>Drag-and-drop updates the <code>menu_order</code> value for each post</li>
<li>Theme queries using <code>orderby => 'menu_order'</code> automatically respect your custom order</li>
<li>No custom database tables or complex queries needed</li>
<li>Full compatibility with any theme or plugin that supports <code>menu_order</code></li>
</ul>
<h4>Theme Integration</h4>
The plugin provides multiple ways to integrate with your theme:
Method 1: Helper Function (Recommended) 
 <code>php 
$posts = postordercontrol_get_ordered_posts( array( 
 'post_type' => 'post', 
 'posts_per_page' => 10, 
 'post_status' => 'publish', 
) );</code>
Method 2: Standard WP_Query 
 <code>php 
$query = new WP_Query( array( 
 'post_type' => 'post', 
 'orderby' => 'menu_order', 
 'order' => 'ASC', 
 'posts_per_page' => 10, 
) );</code>
Method 3: Auto-Apply (Global) 
Enable automatic ordering for all frontend queries in the plugin settings.
<h4>Taxonomy Ordering</h4>
The plugin also supports drag-and-drop ordering for taxonomies:
<ul>
<li>Enable taxonomies in the Advanced settings tab</li>
<li>Drag and drop terms in taxonomy admin pages</li>
<li>Use <code>wp_list_categories()</code> with <code>orderby => 'meta_value_num'</code> and <code>meta_key => 'postordercontrol_term_order'</code></li>
</ul>
<h4>Capabilities</h4>
<ul>
<li>By default, users with <code>edit_posts</code> capability can manage ordering</li>
<li>Optionally restrict to <code>manage_options</code> (Administrators only) via Settings</li>
</ul>
<h3>Support</h3>
For support, feature requests, or bug reports, please visit the plugin’s support forum or create an issue in the repository.
<h3>Privacy Policy</h3>
This plugin does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. All ordering data is stored locally in your WordPress database using WordPress’s standard <code>menu_order</code> field and term meta.
<h3>Credits</h3>
Built with ❤️ by wpunicorn. Uses WordPress’s built-in functionality for maximum compatibility and performance.

Post Order Control – Drag, Drop & Reorder Posts and Post Types

Drag-and-drop ordering for any post type using WordPress's built-in menu_order field. Features modern admin UI and full theme compatibility.

ShelfBuilder Lite vs Post Order Control – Drag, Drop & Reorder Posts and Post Types